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Board of Public Works approves funding for new Carroll Island Park, redevelopment of Pimlico Race Course

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works, meeting on Wednesday, approved several key initiatives including a loan program for federal employees impacted by recent layoffs, funding for the new Carroll Island Park, the redevelopment of Pimlico Race Course, and a settlement for a wrongful conviction case. The Board, composed of Governor Wes Moore, Treasurer Dereck Davis, and Comptroller Brooke E. […]

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Governor Moore signs education, veteran bills

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore signed several bills into law this week, aimed at improving education, supporting veterans and military families, and strengthening ethics standards for elected officials. One of the most significant bills, the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, seeks to address the state’s teacher shortage by launching a national recruitment campaign and supporting the Grow Your Own Educators […]

Baltimore County Council passes solar zoning bill introduced by Councilmen Marks, Kach

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Unanimously, the Baltimore County Council passed a bill on Monday evening to align county solar zoning regulations with state standards. The bill, which was heavily amended, aims to ensure compliance with the statewide Renewable Energy Certainty Act, passed by the Maryland General Assembly in April. The state legislation, awaiting Governor Wes Moore’s signature, prevents local governments from enacting zoning […]

Governor Moore announces opening of applications for Maryland Business Ready Sites Program

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has launched a $3.5 million site development program to encourage investment and job creation throughout the state. The Maryland Business Ready Sites Program offers matching grants for site characterization and improvements to make sites “shovel ready” for businesses. The program is a component of Gov. Wes Moore’s economic competitiveness executive order issued in December. “Since Day One, we’ve […]

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Governor Moore slams Trump’s budget proposal as ‘fiscal sabotage’

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Friday slammed President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal. The White House on Friday unveiled a stripped down version of its budget proposal for FY 2026. In a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine), Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced that the president’s budget would reduce base nondefense […]

Maryland flag lowered to half-staff on Friday for Fallen Heroes Day

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 2, 2025. The flag is being lowered to make Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the past year. In Baltimore County, the 40th […]

Maryland craft beverage industry eeceives $2 million boost

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s craft beverage industry is getting a boost from the state with the announcement of over $2 million in funding awards. Fifty-two applicants across the state will receive funding for expansions, promotions, and agricultural projects, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. “Maryland’s breweries, wineries and distilleries play a vital role in our state’s economic […]

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Governor Moore announces new partnership with DARPA to unlock $100M in federal investment in Maryland’s quantum industry